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Unformatted text preview: esults for each alternative should be displayed
in a way that highlights the choices offered the decision
maker(s). An especially suitable form is a matrix
showing the alternatives against the categories of
environmental impact (e.g., air pollution, water pollution,
endangered species). The matrix is filled in with (an
estimate of) the magnitude of the environmental impact
for each alternative and category. The subsequent
discussion of alternatives is an extremely important part
of the EIS, and should be given commensurate
attention.
NASA review of the draft EIS is managed by the
Code J AA. When submitted for NASA review, the draft
EIS should be accompanied by a proposed list of
federal, state and local officials, and other interested
parties.
External review of the draft EIS is also managed
by the Code J AA. A notice announcing the release and
availability of the draft EIS is published in the Federal
Register, and copies are distributed with a request for
comments. Upon receipt of the draft, the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) also places a notice in the
Federal Register, and the date of that publication is the
date that all time limits related to the draft's release
begin. A minimum of 45 days must be allowed for
comments. Comments from external reviewers received
by the Code J AA will be sent to the office responsible
for preparing the EIS. Each comment should be
incorporated in the final EIS.
The draft form of the final EIS, modified as required by the review process just described, should be
forwarded to the Code J AA for a final review before
printing and distribution. The final version should include
satisfactory responses to all responsible comments.
While NASA need not yield to each and every opposing
comment, NASA's position should be rational, logical,
and based on data and arguments stronger than those
cited by the commentors opposing the NASA views.
According to NHB 8800.11, Implementing the Provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (Section
309.b), &qu...
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